The Canadian Press News Agenda for Wednesday, Oct. 9

The Canadian Press News Agenda for Wednesday, Oct. 9

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The Canadian Press News Agenda for Oct. 9

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EDITORS: Following is a list of news events for Wednesday, Oct. 9 as of 9 p.m: x-denotes wire, y-denotes picture, z-denotes graphics coverage. Copy from other events based on merit and availability. All times local unless otherwise noted. Queries about these events and stories in The Canadian Press report should be directed to the departments listed below (all phone numbers 416 area code):

x-ST. JOHN'S, N.L. _ David Folker murder trial resumes in St. John's, N.L. after defence team requested one-day delay of its opening statement to deal with undisclosed legal issues. Folker has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder and interfering with a dead body in the death of Ann Marie Shirran. (2:30 p.m. at Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador)

x-HALIFAX -- Judge Glen MacDougall to deliver sentencing decision for former Nova Scotia politician Trevor Zinck, who pleaded guilty to fraud and breach of trust in the province's spending scandal. (12:30 p.m. at Law Courts)

HALIFAX -- The winner of the Sobey Art Award for contemporary Canadian art is announced. (Art Gallery of Nova Scotia)

MONTREAL -- Drug store chain The Jean Coutu Group releases its second-quarter results at 7 a.m. followed by a conference call at 9 a.m. Webcast at www.jeancoutu.com or dial 514-861-2255 or 1-877-405-9213

MONTREAL -- Lawyers for accused killer Luka Magnotta meet with Crown prosecutors for a pre-trial conference to prepare for the trial, which will begin Sept. 15, 2014.

OTTAWA -- The Canadian Taxpayers Federation presents the Tax-Fighter Award to former Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page at a reception. Also a book launch for Mark Milke's Tax Me I'm Canadian! (7 p.m. at St. Brigid's Centre for the Arts, 310 St. Patrick St.)